Manthan
7.6
A veterinarian, Dr. Rao, makes a visit to a village, where he intends to commence a co-operative society dairy for the betterment of the rural people. The film is set against the backdrop of the White Revolution of India (Operation Flood) which started in 1970. It was entirely crowdfunded by 500,000 farmers who donated Rs. 2 each.
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Cast
19 people
Girish Karnad
Dr. Manohar Rao
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Shyam Benegal Director · Vijay Tendulkar Screenplay Kaifi Azmi Writer
United States release March 9, 2025 · Produced in India · Original title मंथन
Production
Gujarat Milk Co-Op Marketing Federation Ltd.
Production
India
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Languages
Original title
मंथन
Original language
Hindi
Spoken on screen
Hindi
Release dates
India · October 1, 1976
Theatrical
United States · March 9, 2025
Premiere · Los Angeles
France
May 17, 2024 · Premiere · Festival de Cannes
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